Harry Keener

Born: 8/18/1868 in Easton, PA, USA

Died: 3/25/1912 in Easton, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1896-06-27 | Final Game: 1896-09-22

Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Joshua Harry Keener

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Biography

Harry Keener was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Born in 1868, Keener's career spanned from June 27, 1896, to September 22, 1896, during which he made his mark in the Major Leagues. Over the course of his brief tenure, he recorded a win-loss record of 3-11, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.88. His performance on the mound included a total of 28 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite the challenges he faced in a competitive league. Keener's time in Major League Baseball was limited, but he contributed to the evolving landscape of the game during a period when pitchers were starting to gain more prominence. His experience reflects the struggles many players faced in the early years of professional baseball, as they navigated the complexities of a rapidly changing sport. While he did not achieve the same level of acclaim as some of his contemporaries, Keener remains a part of baseball history, representing the dedication and spirit of the players who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	11	16	13	11	0	0	113.3	144	74	5	39	28	5.88	0

Career ERA 5.88 vs. league average 4.36 across their career seasons — 34.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1896	PHI	NL	3	11	16	13	11	0	0	113.3	144	74	39	28	5.88	4.36 (-35%)	-827.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	51	6	16	4	0	0	7	3	1	6	0.314	0.327	0.392	0.719	-40.7

Career AVG .314 vs. league average .290 across their career seasons — +8.0% above league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career SLG .392 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.719 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1896	PHI	NL	16	51	6	16	4	0	0	7	3	1	6	0.314	.290 (+8%)	.354 (-8%)	.387 (+1%)	.741 (-3%)	-40.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	16	0	5	27	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1896	PHI	P	16	0	5	27	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	16